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1 ,., "~ 1. ) : ~- r \...-, J "(,.,., -~ 2, Bill,. Jo and I were shocked and distressed by the news ~f your illne~~ which reached us late on New Years Eve night. 1" our. anxiety has, however, been significantly relieved 1 by the word today - from the Chief Justice and also your office that the disability is limited and expected to be,,... :. ;uho~=~ t!~d~~dth;~ :::.~re :a ~~t yau could be back,..., %. Jt,,.,.:, r., ;t f. I urge you, nevertheless, not to be in any hurry to re~ume your work. I know from persona 1 experience, having had several serious illnesses mjself, that convalescence usually requires longer than moat patients anticipate. It is imprudent.!lot,, to follow one s doctors 1 moat conservative, advice. "\li itt,,. I hsve in mind my father Who suffered a severe coronary at age 75. Hope for his recovery was slender. He proved to be a good patient, however, and allowed for an extended period of total rest. He regained vigorous health and was relatively active until a few months before he died last March at the age of 94.,. ~~~ 4f, I\: -~- ~~.. > I know that.. everyone here would be happy to assist you t and Cathy if the occasion for this arises. Please include,,, our names among those. whom either of you may call at any \. tilde.,.,,,,..r \:, ~ ~l.:,:} ;i.(l 0!. Oij < oi} With affectionate best wishes. As.i:, ~- jjit~"~(;j; ;j Hon. l~illiam 0. Douglas Walter Reed Army Medical Center th Street, N.W. Washington, p. C. 14 lfp/as cc: Mrs. William 0. Douglas..

2 .,<. Cathy: I understand from the Chief Justice that you are staying out at the hospital with Bill. I do hope you will feel free to call Jo or me or both of us if we can run any errands for you. ij..\...,.,...

3 . u.p-rtme <!Jo-ud ttf tlrt Jilttitett. faits ~a.slfingfcn, ~. <!J. 20gi).1~ l,.: { CHAMBERS Of JUSTI C E W ILLIAM 0. DOUGLAS January 1 7, 1975 Dear Chief: The purpose of this memorandum is to thank you for your kindness in arranging for Cathy to get back and forth from the hospital. The parking conditions are terrible which makes it very difficult for an unchauffered person. In..,.. addition it it dangerous for an unescorted woman to be alone in this area due to the muggings and other crime. I am deeply grateful Chief for your kind arrangements. My best to all of you. Yours faithfully, r \._( The Chief Justice cc: The Conference I.

4 ~tutt Q}ourl of Urt ~~,j~g c$~tg!rf:n:gtlttt. ~. (!}. 2ll,?-!~ CHAMBERS OF.JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN January 7, 1975 Dear Lewis: Today marks the third anniversary of your JOlmng the Court. This is just a little note to tell you that I am glad you are here. Sincerely, "~ ~ Mr. Justice Powell

5 - January 7, 1975 Dear Harry: How very thoughtful of you to remember my third anniversary on the Court. I have particularly cherished the opportunity these years have afforded to be associated with you professionally and personally. I am sure you know that your warm and generous friendship has meant a great deal to me. Sincerely, Mr. Justice Blackmun

6 SUITE CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C lvl I I,JAN S January 8, 1975 Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D.C Dear Lewis: I want to thank you so much for your encouraging note to Bill and me. Although this has been a very trying time, we are all optimistic that Bill will enjoy a full recovery. Nothing helps us more than to hear from good friends CD:jb. I ; l, ".,..., $,,.

7 ~ DOMESTIC SERVICE Check the cbss of service desired; $ otherwise this mcssjge will be sent as a fast telegram TELEGRAM DAY LETTER NIGHT LETTER X s E WESTERN TELEGRAM w. P. MARSHALL.... IOENT NO. wds. CL. OF SVC. PD. OR COLL. CAS H NO. CHARGE TO THE ACCOUNT OF UNION 1206 (4-55) Pd. Lewis F. Powell, Jr Send rhe following m~.uage. subject ro the fcrm.s on back hereof. which are hereb:y agreed to - /INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Check rhe class of service des1rcd: Oth~.;P.\lSC the mc!iosilgc wtfj be sent at the full rate FULL RATE LETTER T(LEGRAM SHORE SHIP lime FILED. ~. January 13, 1975 Mrs. Potter Stewart c/o Mr. Richard Virkstis RFD # 2, Box 197 Putney, Vermont Warmest congratulations on new grandson. With love. Jo and Lewis Powell..... ~....:-

8 )J".-t~~ "/ I~ ~.. January 17, Dear Bill: I write this at the end of a long Fridays Conference. We missed your wit and wisdom. Also, without you on hand to move things along at a reasonably rapid rate, the Conference today lasted from 9:30 a.m. until 4:35 p.m. All of us here are delighted with the reports of your continuing progress. I am sure it is all too slow for you, but it takes nature - and the doctors - a certain amount of ttme to restore health. All of us were glad to see Cathy sitting as a spectator in the Courtroom. I hope she had a paying client. As ever, ~~~. ~ :.«. "!i,. Mr. Justice Douglas r,.. ;

9 lj <--1-/7 ~ MR. JUSTICE: Don,Justice Douglas clerk, has sent me word that Justice Douglas will join in the Chapman opinion, No.73-l406 and that a formal join will come around later today. He says that they may have word later this afternoon on several other cases, but hes not sure. Mary. ;

10 .; u.pnmt C!Jmu-t of tlte Jllnitcb-.; hilis J11ln.slyington. ~. <!J. 20-?Jt~ CHAMBERS Of JUSTICE WM. J. BRENNAN, JR. January 24, 1975 ~- " Memorandum to: Secretaries I sent this note to Justice Brennan in conference and he sent me word to circulate it as each Justice wants it as a memento. -- Mary.,.. ",.,....~

11 t I February 10, 1975 Dear Bill: Although I am no part of an "arm-twisting" campaign, I write merely to say that you would receive a warm welcome if you accept the invitation from my Bar Associations to speak at the Law Day program on May 1. Although I can add little to the letters you have received, I will be happy to talk about this if you wish. Sincerely, Mr:. Justice Rehnquist lfp/ss be: E. Milton Farley, III, Esquire Milt: I will, in addition to this note, make a point of talking personally to Justice Rehnquist. Although he does speak more frequently than others here, the odds are against acceptance of any particular invitation. L.F.P., Jr.

12 ~tttntuu (Jftturf ttf tirt Jllniltb ~taft$ Jfrurlrhtgt(ttt.tB. C!J. zo.;r>1~ CHAMBERS OF.JUSTICE w....j. BRENNAN,.JR. To the Conference: Cissy Marshall told me at 8:15a.m. this morning that the infection in Thurgoods left lung remains localized in the lower right half, that his temperature has fallen, and that he is in good spirits. She said, however, that he is still quite ill and that she doubts he may be released as early as within two weeks. 2/13/75 WJB, jr.,

13 - February 13, ,. MEMORANDUM TO THE CONFERENCEl: This is a supplement to Bill Brennans bulletin this morning on Thurgood: I saw him at Bethesda Hospital at about 9:00a.m., after having cleared with Dr. Brown, Commanding Officer of the Hospital, that the visit would be appropriate. Thurgood was in good spirits, sitting up, and obviously optimistic. He stated that he had a good night, felt much better than he did on yesterday, and said he planned to send his votes for the Conference tomorrow. Dr. Brown confirmed that Thurgood has improved significantly since yesterday, and describes his present condition as satisfactory. The doctors at the Hospital, however, are being cautious and conservative in view of Thurgoods medical history. ss L.F.P., Jr..

14 /.jnprttttt Qftturlltf tlrt ~b.jtaft,g Jfi:WJringt~ ~. <!J. 2llc? Jt.~ CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE WI L LIAM 0. D O UGLA S February 25, 1975 Dear Jo, What a delicious Angel Food Cake \~ ~t~ ~ ~ you made and sent to me. I greatly ~~~ to..:.- }"-1"" enjoyed it. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness. We hope to see you and Lewis soon. Yours truly, Willia~~s Mrs. Lewis Powell ~--IJ ~~~a:- ~ ~- ~._ f2., "~ ) 4_, 4J

15 March 11, 1975 Dear Bill: I enclose copy of a letter from Congressman Rhodes with its enclosures. Perhaps you have received a sbdilar letter. I also enclose a copy of my proposed reply, and would welcome your advice. Mr. Justice Rehnquist LFP/gg... ~. "....

16 JOHN J. RHODES 1.!\T OutntiCT, ARIZONA WASHINGTON OFFICE: 2310 RAYBURN HouSE OFFICE BuiLDJNQ WASHINQTON, D.C. 20!11!5 ALMA A. ALKIRE RICHARD ROBERTS DISTRICT OPPICE FEDERAL BI.IILDINQ PHOENIX, ARIZONA 8!10211 ~ff itt of tf)t ~inoritp l.tabtr fllnfteb ~tate~ ~ou~e of l\epre~entatibu Ua~lngton, 38.((;. 205\5 February 27, 1975 H-232, THE CAPITOL WASHINGTON, D.C JOHN J. WILLIAMS DENN IS J. TAYLOR J. BRIAN SMITH CLARA POSEY ROBERT J. SCANLAN IN REPLY REFER TO: Mrs. Bessie Walker 1328 North 48th Street Space 69 Phoenix, Arizona Dear Mrs. Walker: Thank you for your nice long letter. I appreciate knowing your views. I am sure you have seen many changes over the years. I am working with my colleagues in Congress to see what we can do about inflation, and to cut back on excessive Federal spending, which adds greatly to the problem. I will also see what I can find out about the songs you forwarded to Justices Rehnquist and Powell, and will write to you again in this regard as quickly as possible. Again, thank you for taking the time to write. It is very helpful to me to know the thinking of my constituents. Yours sincerely, cj THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS

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19 Page 3 Country plenty people in United States be glad to have I oil wells drilled on their lands. I have heard oi this in Oklahoma where oil wells was forced to shut down under a law then to produce oil with prices down we use to own land in Oklahoma. My son still does we be glad to have oil wells on our land that was f lowing so we could have income. I wouldnt have to be on the Government pay roll. Now, if I could get somebody to help me in getting some songs published and composed Id have income and wouldnt be on the governments payroll. I need someone to investigate the two I sent my material to there in Washington, D.C. The two Justices see what they do about my big problem. They never did send my material back to me which they were supposed to do. Justices Lewis F. Powell, Jro and Justice William H. Rehnquist, Washington, D.C Will you please see what they did with my big problem. Why didnt they send my material back to me. Why hasnt the Federal Trade Commission done somethingo (The woman used no periods, commas, etc. - translation is somewhat garbled.)

20 :t-1arch 11, /6-Walker-cJ Dear John: This is in response to your note of March 6, enclosing excerpt from a letter from Mrs. Bessie Walker. She refers to sending "some songs" to Justice Rehnquist and me with the hope that we could assist her in getting them published. My office has no recollection or record of receiving these songs, and - I hardly need say - I doubt that either Justice Rehnquist or I could be helpful in marketing songs, however good. I am sorry not to be able to shed any further light on Mrs. t~alker s problem. Sincerely,.. Honorable John J. Rhodes Office of the Minority Leader United States House of Representatives ilashington, D.C LFP/3g ~ " J. <...ft t f,,

21 l -~ ",, April 30, 1975, ;.: y., \! -~.!t: ~,., t~~ :~--,, l: Dear Bill:,, While attending the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Orlando on Monday and Tuesday, I met Judge Noel Fox of Michigan who.. asked particularly to be remembered to you. He is sitting in Florida in some protracted Mafia case. Sincerely,..... ".. ). 1i i" ~ Mr. Justice Rehnquist t.c ;.~ hr"" ~:.,_,.,, f " v

22 ;~;. \: i f May 13, f ~,_.;!.l.., 1- /\i 1:);,:... ~- " ~.-::r;jl (;I.Dear Bill:,, I write merely to say that you are greatly.. missed here,, at the Court.,.,;;,~ We are enjoying the relative quiet following conclusion,., of the arguments for this Term. Opinions are beginning to circulate at a stepped-up pace, although I have a couple of sticky cases which have s.lowed me down considerably. If you were here on full duty I xpect all of your assigned opinions would have been circulated by now in accord with your tradition of being the flrst Justice to conclude his assigned work..~, As Cathy has no doub~ told you, Washington has been,",.. 1 : especially beautiful dur~ May. The cherry blossoms and ~ a~~ dogwood have now faded, bu~ the azaleas and poppies are still ";:,. "d; in full flower. t, 1, >!!.,;-, Reports indicate th t you are working h&rd at your 1 therapy, with encouraging re.. ults. I know that Jo. would join me in sending affectionate best wishes. :~~~~. : :. "\;,; ~ -~ <". 1 As ever, t;. ;...-. "\ i :.ji,.~ rt:,, I., lfp/ss Justice Douglas!~, :r}i-.:,;.. ( - i.4 r f -;1,,,...;

23 } June 2, 1975 Dear Byron, I am delighted with my "see-thru" watch calendar stickers. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Mr. Justice White lfp/ss.!. <.

24 - f. June 12, 1975 :,r This is to thank you a little more formally, for a delightful luncheon last Friday in honor of Justice Cohn. It was most generous and thoughtful of you to entertain htm and include all of us. As ever,., Mr. Justice Brennan I

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26 ~u:p-ttltu ~onrl of flrt Jltttittlt ~taft~ ~a:;jrittgtcn. ~. ~ 211&i-1$ CHAMBERS OF" JUSTICE LEWIS F. POWELL,JR. June 23, 1975 Dear Judge Green: I write to bring "to your attention the following story which illustrates one of the reasons why justice is so often frustrated. The story concerns a case in the Family Division-Juvenile Branch of your Court, styled as follows: In the Matter of Angelo Boone - Jacket No. J I,. During the Christmas season (about six months ago) one of our employees here at the Court, Mr. Spencer Campbell, was mugged and robbed at the entrance to his apartment at 1507 Fourth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., He subsequently identified, from police photographs, a picture that he assumes was that of Angelo Boone. The police advised Mr. Campbell that Boone was a convicted juvenile who had been released from detention for the holiday season. Mr. Campbell was requested to testify on behalf of the prosecution, which he was willing to do - although, as you know, many victims of this type of crime are afraid to testify for fear of recrimination. I come now to the essence of the story: Mr. Campbell has now responded to subpoenas from your Court on three occasions, spaced over the past several months. The most recent of these was Thursday, June 19, when - in response to a subpoena - Mr. Campbell reported to Room 107 at 8:30 a.m. He remained there until about 1:00 p.m., and was <

27 finally infonned (he thinks by an Assist:ant Prosecutor) that Boone was in jail and that there would be no trial. Mr. Campbells experience on Thursday was not unlike that of his two prior appearances in response to subpoenas. He sat around for the better part of a day on each occasion, being given little or no information as to the delay. Thus, to date he has wasted three days, we have been deprived of his services here at the ~ourt for three days, and still there has been no trial. When he returned late last Thursday after a wholly exasperating experience in Court, Mr. Campbell remarked to me that there is "No wonder that citizens refuse to testify, and that few persons accused of crime are ever brought to trial and convicted." I may add that Mrs. Rehnquist, the wife of Justice Rehnquist, had a somewhat similar experience in your Court last year when she appeared several times as a witness, and wasted many long hours awaiting a trial that did not materialize. As one who recently came to the Bench from the practicing Bar, I am familiar with the dilatory practices of defense counsel - often facilitated by the consent of over-worked prosecution officers. It is standard procedure to delay trial as long as judges tolerate it, with the reasonable expectation that witnesses will fade away. The result is failure of the judicial system to discharge its necessary function effectively. The delay in our system conveys a clear message to those attracted to crime that the likelihood of punishment is indeed remote. * I make no comment, of course, on the merits of the case. My sole concern is the type of delay, with resulting frustration of the system, which occurred in this case. too... t,

28 3. I have no doubt that you and your brothers on the Superior Court fully share my concern over this problem. Solutions, I am sure, are difficult - if not impossible - as long as you are handicapped by lack of personnel and facilities at the same time that crime continues to spiral upward. In view of the concern of Attorney General Levi for expediting the trial of cases, I am sending him a copy of this letter. He has the opportunity, better than any of us on the Bench, to bring these conditions to the attention both of the public and the appropriate committees of the Congress.., 1!{, With my best wishes. Sincerely,,. Honorable Harold Green Chief Judge Superior Court of the District of Columbia 400 F Street, N.W. Building B Washington, D. C CC: LFP/gg P.S. The Honorable Edward H. Levi Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice Washington, D.C I enclose herewith a Xerox copy of the summons commanding Spencer Campbell to appear for the third time 11 to testify" in a case not yet tried.

29 /.1.J Dear Bill: Thank you - and especially your fine clerks - for preparing the memorandum identifying the issues raised in the cases now set for next Term~ : ~~~ ~; ~,:.,. J f.. t ~ ~ Having observed the process here in my Chambers in former years, I know that this requires an extra effort on the part.. of the outgoing clerks If you have an opportunity, please express my gratitude and that of my own clerks - for this contribution to the work of the Court. Sincerely,...,

30 Byron: The Chiefs memo of August 18th has just reached here in Richmond. I note that a "Search Committee" is presumably "searching" for a new Chief of our Security Force. In my own view, the search should end with Jim Zagami, who has impressed me as one of the ablest, and most dedicated, members of the entire staff at the Court. Moreover, I believe in promoting -.rom within unless there is no qualified employee available. I. mention this to you, as I recall a conversation in which you shared fully my high opinion of Lt. Zagami and his qualifications. I wrote the Chief a note before leaving in July, commending Zagami. I note from the Chiefs memorandum that the position will be filled "sometime before the opening of the Term." If you have not already done so, it occurs to me that possibly you may wish to get in touch with the Chief. He greatly respects your views. Jo and I have had a fairly quiet summer in Richmond. We did spend five days at the ABA meeting, where we saw Potter, Thurgood and Bill Rehnquist. It was quite an interesting meeting, and a number of your old friends inquired about you. I ~!.. ~;~...

31 August 20, ~~- \:~:,;;! 2. ~;?, Sincerely, Mr. Justice Byron R. Associate Justice of States Supreme Court Supreme Court Building Washington, ~...,.

32 ;I; " September 9, 1975 \ ~ "" \ ~..1: 1.!( /; f ( t... ->; Dear Byron: I have read with the greatest interest your address to the Phi Delta Phi Convention in Seattle. It is just about the best presentation I have heard or read on the need for change in the structure (and perhaps jurisdiction of the federal system. My thanks for making a copy available to me. Jo and I returned from "your country" Sunday afternoon, forgoing our planned two days of sightseeing because of Jos latjulgitis. We had a most pleasant visit at Brigham Young University. The bench of the Tenth Circuit was there in force, and many of your friends inquired about you and Marien. I was glad to have this opportunity to meet Tenth Circuit Judges. I particularly liked Bob McWilliams, perhaps because he admires you so greatly. The Chief Justice, as you would expect, was in tiptop form: He never missed a reception; added additional meetings to an already crowded calendar; received a standing ovation from 15,000 spectators at the convocation; and ended up Saturday evening s~ing with the choir fa the Mormon Tabernacle! We wished for you and Marion many times. Sincerely,,. i~.,. Mr. Justice White,.,i.,.... lfp/ss ~,. :1.1; ~: ~.,ti.oj:., "!.rt.

33 ,;r,,. September 9, 1975 I \! *..,1 ~,. r ":~; ~~ \,, \ ( ~ r: ~.., ;;. I _; >:: \ Dear Chief, Byron, Harry and Bill:,.>: As battered members of the "thin gray line" in Miller, I think you will be interested in the enclosed letter from George Seaton. You may remember him as one of the great Hollywood producers, having been a top producer for Paramount for many years. George and his wife Phyllis, al~are leading citizens of Beverly Hills. Indeed, Phyllis has served both as Chairman of the School Board and the first lady Mayor of Beverly Hills. I have known the Seatons through Georges membership on the Board of Trustees of Colonial Williamsburg. Incidentally, he produced the indoctrination film "The Story of a Patriot", which most visitors see at the commencement of tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Georges letter was prompted by my sending him the copy of a Buchanan column connnenting on the film "Nashville", which apparently denigrates ancient values at the same time that it libels the city of Nashville. r.-;:-",,/ r : I./ I \; ;. ~E ~~ i...!!: ~. ~. 1r.-: The Chief Justice Mr. Justice White Mr. Justice Blackmun Mr. Justice Rehnquist,. l \ lfp/ss: ;! r

34 .. / (...C t.t.,!,, 10,. vr k Dear Harry: This refers to our conversation about our young friend and neighbor who is now working in Teheran. Her name is Margaret (Madge) Bemiss,. She can be reached ~t Home: 36 25th Street, Apt. 7 Yousefabad Teheran Telephone number: Work: the following addresses: c/o Llewelyn Davies VaShoraka 3 Nasar Street Iran Shahr Avenue Teheran Llewelyn-Davies is the British consortium that has the contract for the major city-planning project in Teheran Another warm friend of ours from Richmond (who will be in your party) is Jacquelin Robertson, one of the principal architects. Madge Bemiss, whose parents and grandparents are family friends of several generations is a brilliant and delightful girl of 21, who went through Yale with honors in three years. She was recruited for the work in Teheran by Jacque Robertson. Jacque, a graduate of the Yale School of Architecture, and already well known especially in municipal planning and architecture, is the son of WalterS. Robertson (deceased), who was Assistant Secretary of State for the Far East under President Eisenhower..~.

35 I have talked to Madges mother and her family has, no special mail or messages. Mrs. Bemiss does say that Madge is a bit lonely, so far removed from friends and family, and that she would particularly welcome a telephone call. If Dottie wanted someone (other than the official guides) to show her about Teheran, I am sure that Madge would be delighted to do it. Mrs. Bemiss asked ide to thank you warmly for your, Pi! thoughtfulness. I do hope you and Dottie have a glorious trip, and that you are not compelled to spend too much time in tiresome conferences. Sincerely, ~ ~,,..., q I. I Mr. Justice Blackmun Mr. and Mrs. FitzGerald 4: 1 1:.,.,. :,.... ~ :~~~,,. r1t1. ~l ,.... l. \..,.. ~. ~.

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37 \ September 23, 1975!J:...,_, ~ ~~ :«. ) ~- ~..,;t; ~ r ;;; 1., 1,.,,, ~ r ~J;,,,.+ ji Dear Potter: ~ Here is a copy of an Agreement which Jo and I have entered into with each other. Jo says that she and Andy had a conversation about this subject, and Andy expressed an interest in seeing our agreement. I make no representation as to its efficacy in the absence of supportive state legislation. But at least the Agreement constitutes a st~ong statement of our wishes, and this should be supportive of optional decisions that may have to be made by a spouse or doctor.. i: : \;J ~,;; Sincerely, r a. ~ Mr. Justice Stewart LFP/gg,, I ;.;!;\ " ;:\, lr.l!ir j )..-,, " i-". (..,.,,..;

38 ~:r r; October 16, 1975,. f I ~)1 t " >(""" Dear r ;,. ~ I had a Rolv Ryssdal him. I Rootn~. most pleasant visit with Chief Justice of Norway. His wife was not able to join <: ~;.(.,}~:~- i!r ""::,;]... ~or,, gave,him.a brief tour, including our Conference He seeme<t most t appreciative and impressed. ~.ji.;.:. ~~,...;J;.. -.; ~-,:fl - ~-...,.,.t ~ ~-\... z; Sincerely, I. Mr. Justice White ~- ~l- /,.l x;... ) y. J ( ~t

39 ... CH.AMBERS 0,. JUSTICE WILLIAM 0. DOUGLAS.. u:pt tnt.t (!jourl of tlft ~ntult ~faits ~atlqtngfon, ~. OJ. 2llp!~ ;, Novelnber 14, 1975 My.dear Brethren: Your message, written on my retirement from the Court, filled my heart with overflowing emotion. You were kind and generous and made every hour, including the last one on our arduous journey, happy and relaxed. I am reminded of many canoe trips I have taken in my lifetime. Those who start down a water course may be strangers at the beginning but almost invariably are close friends at the end. There were strong headwinds to overcome and there were rainy as well as sun drenched days to travel. The portages were long and many and some were very strenuous. But there were always a pleasant camp in a stand of white bark birch and water concerts held at night to the music of the loons; and inevitably there came the last camp fire, the last breakfast cooked over last nights fire, and the parting was always sad. ~~ And yet, in fact, there was no parting because each happy memory of the choice parts of the journey--and of the whole journey- was of a harmonious united effor.t filled with fulfilling and beautiful hours as well as dul~ and dreary ones. The greatest such journey Ive made ha~ been with you, my Brethren, who were strangers at the start but warm and fast friends at the end The value of. our achievements will be for others to appraise. Other like journeys will be made by those who follow us, and we tru~t - that they will leave these ~ilderness water courses as pure and unpolluted as we left those which we traversed. The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States Yours faithfully, ~"~ William 0. Douglas

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41 ~-: ~!!< ~ ~; <.) i"~ \;1} November 25, 1975 Dear Tom, First, I want to express my regret at not being able to accept your invitation to join the distinguished group of judges and lawyers who were here last week on the Criminal Justice Project implementation. -:1; The day happened to be an exceptionally busy one for me, and I simply was not able to pinch hit for the Chief., ~}<{} J ~ Also, I am indebted to you for a good "Texas story" which Maggie was good enough to make available to me, in your absence. I use~ the story, to the pleasure of my audience, at a small gathering at Colonial Williamsburg atwhich a TexBI!E was being h~nored. - ~ -~ff, ~~ It was good to have a glimpse of you and Mary at the party last night. ",~{(;J II -.\.,, ":!G, -i< ~-~-- ) -~-- ~-.. Mr. Justice Clark, lfp/ss

42 I December 1, 1975 Dear Judge Stevens: I write to extend warm congratulations on your nomination as an Associate Justice of this Court. Although one can never be sure until the final vote is taken, the favorable reaction to your nomination - from a wide variety of sources - presages prompt hearings before the Judiciary Committee and early confirmation. Having been through the experience only four years ago, I think you will find it less of an or~eal than is generally supposed. You will be warmly welcomed here at the Court..Sincerely, Hon. John Paul Stevens United States Circuit Judge Seventh Circuit 219 South Dearborn Street Room 2688A Chicago, Illinois lfp/ss

43 December 12, 1975 The Honorable Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Associate Justice Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D. C Dear Mr. Justice: Many thanks for your kind note. It is a little embarrassing to see how many days have gone by before I have found a moment in which to reply. I am sure you understand, however, that the responses to requests for information by the Judiciciary Committee have pretty well preempted my time during the interval. I was most pleased to have a chance to meet you, even though only momentarily, at the White House dinner and am, of course, most hopeful that I will soon have the opportunity to get to know you a good deal better. I also want you to know that Mrs. Stevens appreciates the friendly note from Mrs. Powell and will be replying directly to her. Respectfully, J~

44 December 16, 1975 Dear Bill, I write to say, a little more formally, how much I admired the planning and execution of the Christmas party. A lady employee of the Court (whose name I do not know), expressed a sentiment voiced by many: She said that in her twenty-odd years at the Court, the party yesterday was by far the best ever. I know this took a good deal of time when this is a truly scarce commodity. Please convey my thanks to your entire Chambers, as I know all seven of you were heavily committed in this fine project. As ever, Mr. Justice Rehnquist lfp/ss

45 ,.,..iu:;rr-tnu QfllUrl of tqt ~tritt~ ~tnttg Jleulfrittghttt. ~. <!J..;t!.;t CHAMBERS OF.JUSTICE WM..J. BRENNAN,.JR. December 31, 1975 Dear Lewis : Enclosed is a xerox copy of my Instrument of Gift to the Library of Congress. Sincerely, \ Mr. Justice Powell. ~

46 dont think you can give your papers to the Library of Congress unless you change your will them to W&L and Virginia Historical -~ ~ r

47 INSTRti-1EN.r OF G!Fl i I, WILLIAM JOSEHI BRENNAN, JR. 1 hereby give, grant, convey title in and set over to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, for inclusion in the collections of the Library ot Congress and for aflm1 n1 strati on therein by the autjlorl ties thereof a collection of m:y personal papers consisting of three principal categories : 1) Legal Files, 2) Correspondence, and 3) Personal Annual Reviews of the Terms Work. I hereby dedicate to the public such literary rights as I ~- mav possess in these papers and in ant other collections of papers in the custody of the Library of Congress 1 vi th the exception that the exclusive use of such rights shall be reserved to me for my lifetime... The papers constituting this girt shall be subject to the conditions hereinafter enumerated: 1. Access. The entire collection shall at all times be accessible to the staff of the Library :for purposes ot administration therein. Access to those p:>rtions of the collection designated as "Legal Files" and "Correspondence" shal1 be reserved to me and to others onl.y vi th rn::j m-itten permission dtll"ing 1J.f9 lifetime; thereafter said portions of the collection shall be made freely available to the public subject to the Library s usual and special regulations for the "" use and service of such valuable materials. Access to the Personal,.

48 i, Annual Reviews of the Tenns Work shall be closed to the lnwuc.. for m:r lifetime end for the lifetime of arq Justice participating in the decision.a revieved; fol.lowing said period of restriction the paper~j in thia categoxy sball llkevise be made available to the public subject to the tibracys regulations as a:.foresaid lbotoreproduction. Persons granted access to the.. collection ma.y procure single... cop;r reproductions of the unpublished writings contained in the collection. For reaao:tu;l of security 1 preservation or service, the Libra.r;y JD.ey 1 when consistent with its p:>licies and in consideration. ot the national interest, reproduce, transcribe and cow all or parts of the collection. All reproductions, transcriptions or copies shall be subject to the provision for reservation ot interests in literar,y rights and restriction ot access as hereinabove set torth. 3 D1sesal. It is agreed that should em part ot the collection donated to the UNt1ED STATES OF AMERICA be found to include printed o:r other materials vbich the Libraey deems inappro. priate for permanent retentiqn With the couection or for transfer to other collections in the td.brar;y 1 the Library shall so notit;y me and upon rtf/ written authorization. shall either return such ma.. ter1.als to me or dispose of them in accordance with its procedure for dis}x)sition of ma.~rials not needed for the Librarys collections. ~.

49 - 3 - i /. 4. Additions. Such JSpers as I may from time to time donate to the tjjfil!ed STATES OF.AMERICA, for inclusion in the collections of the L1bra.I7 ot Congress, shall be governed by the terms ot this Instrur1ent of Gift or such ~dments as 1IJ1q hereafter be agreed u;pon between myself and said L1brEU7 Accepted for the United states ot America: {seal.)